V35 Scheduled Servicing

[TUFF_350]

Hey guys,

not due for a service for around 5,000km but i thought id gain some info etc before hand. Im debating whether or not to take it to Nissan direct or local performance shop to get log book servicing...

What are your experiences in particular and are they cluey enough to do things like using fully synthetic oils etc?

Thanks in advanced.

[Nightcrawler]

Given there are a whole 3 people with V35s associated with the SA section of SAU I would say this post is inappropriate in the SA forum. I will move it to the "V"" section of SAU.

In answer to your question I service mine myself, but when it comes time to do major services it will be going to Nissan, as they know these things inside out, and I assume almost nobody else in SA has even touched a VQ35 before.

[TUFF_350]

Ok cool,

sorry i originally was going to post in the V section but i didnt really want interstate service centres lol!

[siu_loong_bao]

too bad u r in SA....in VIC, it definitely has to be City Nissan hands down...I've taken my car there twice, and twice I have found the pricing very 'down to earth'.....

I got my belts done for the same price as I would have at Ultra Tune...

My service was comparable to Midas and Ultra Tune...

They charged me peanuts to change my CVT oil...

I just don't bother doing mechanical/sevicing things myself anymore these days; unless I really need to....

[V35-2005]

while Nightcrawler may not have the best opinion of Sinergy Motorsports (perhaps only from the carsale side of things, no disrespect intended) my recommendation would be Sinergy as they have had lots of experience importing and servicing V35's over the years (including mine). otherwise a number of my Zed owning friends have been going to Unley Nissan from new. both have the VQ35 so really either location will be fine for general servicing

[interfooler]

too bad u r in SA....in VIC, it definitely has to be City Nissan hands down...I've taken my car there twice, and twice I have found the pricing very 'down to earth'.....

I got my belts done for the same price as I would have at Ultra Tune...

My service was comparable to Midas and Ultra Tune...

They charged me peanuts to change my CVT oil...

I just don't bother doing mechanical/sevicing things myself anymore these days; unless I really need to....

How much do they charge for a normal service like oil change, filter change and the usual stuff?

[Nightcrawler]

Oh yeah forgot to mention that Main North Nissan is an SAU:SA club sponsor, so if you become an SAU:SA member for $45 (and $30 per annum thereafter) you get 10% off everything. Craig is head of the parts department there and is a Skyline NUT, so has always looked after me on parts etc and said I was welcome to bring in my old R34 or now the V35 for servicing/repairs.

[TUFF_350]

Ah sweet,

thanks nightcrawler. I think i might stick with local performance shop though, they did an oil change for me when i first got the car it only cost me $140. That was for fully synth oil, greddy filter and of course an hour of labour. I downloaded the 350z service schedule from Nissan main site so i'll get them to follow that, though it may be overkill since i'll struggle to do 5,000kms per 6mths.

[t5iv]

Ah sweet,

thanks nightcrawler. I think i might stick with local performance shop though, they did an oil change for me when i first got the car it only cost me $140. That was for fully synth oil, greddy filter and of course an hour of labour. I downloaded the 350z service schedule from Nissan main site so i'll get them to follow that, though it may be overkill since i'll struggle to do 5,000kms per 6mths.

haha 5000ks in 6months.

my v would love that sort of treatment.

i get 5000ks in 6-8 weeks. =P

[TUFF_350]

Is it country type driving? If so thats actually a damn good thing!

[Ozeraser]

Anyone used lakeside Nissan on Main North Rd near Parafield?

[Nightcrawler]

As per my post above, Main North Nissan has a Skyline nut at the head of the parts department, and offers 10% discount on all products as SAU:SA sponsors .... but I had dealing with North East Nissan (same owner) before they moved (to become Lakeside Nissan), and found them to be below par imho.

[Ozeraser]

thanks for that nightcrawler i will be going to main north then

[jrm]

Wow, I use Main North Nissan heaps, and I'm an SAU:SA member - I never knew we got discounts .. d'oh .. I reckon I've spent at least $500 with them in parts for my N14 and R34 in the last 3 months alone too

... I guess this explains why I'd always gotten a great resposne from their mechanics/etc when i brought my R34 down though - always happy to source parts from Japan, and I got them to fix my drivers-side power window and they seemed to know everything and take care of it no problems ..

[nissan_gtr35]

I too can put in a good word for Lakeside Nissan on Main North Road. I have been taking my V35 there since I got it, and have had no problems with any of the work they have done. I did once have a minor issue with some damage the car sustatined while being serviced (small gouge in spoiler) which they repaired for me at no cost and minimal fuss. Cant say much for prices though as my V is salary sacraficed through work and I get fleet prices

[Dan85]

I live in brisbane and nissan deals near me said they dont touch imports .... and seemed very un helpfull and couldnt give me any sujestions as to where to go, tho i did speak to a really nice guy in spare parts for the A/C and P/S belts

[Matt350GT]

I have a 350 GT8 with the paddle shift and get it serviced at Main North Nissan. When I first went there and spoke with the service guy he told me they just followed the maxima service schedule and pricing.

I was surprised by the number of parts they can source from other Nissans that are interchangeable, and considering the engine is the same as the Zed, you wouldn't think it would be a problem.

I was speaking to the parts guy and they have access to all the V35 manuals for all parts. Been looking at ditching my Bose stereo and getting an after market and he was able to find all the facia and parts to do the swap. Prices were reasonable when you compare chasing all the stuff on the internet yourself, but through them everything is direct from Nissan Japan and covered by full Nissan parts warranty. Don't get that if you buy from anyone else.

[t5iv]

I live in brisbane and nissan deals near me said they dont touch imports .... and seemed very un helpfull and couldnt give me any sujestions as to where to go, tho i did speak to a really nice guy in spare parts for the A/C and P/S belts

West point Nissan up at Indro say that tehy can do imports.

Who do you use?

If you need someone, Id greatly suggest Craig at Carmen Auto up at Brendale. Greeat guy and knows these cars, has a 300gt himself i think.

[interfooler]

too bad u r in SA....in VIC, it definitely has to be City Nissan hands down...I've taken my car there twice, and twice I have found the pricing very 'down to earth'.....

I got my belts done for the same price as I would have at Ultra Tune...

My service was comparable to Midas and Ultra Tune...

They charged me peanuts to change my CVT oil...

I just don't bother doing mechanical/sevicing things myself anymore these days; unless I really need to....

Just gave City Nissan Service a call and got a voice message saying City Nissan has ceased business as of 14th July. Not what sure what happened to them??

[Japav]

Just gave City Nissan Service a call and got a voice message saying City Nissan has ceased business as of 14th July. Not what sure what happened to them??

What number did you ring up?

Direct number for their service dept is 03 8383 8888. (or main reception is 03 8383 1111)

Hope this would help~

Edited July 21, 2010 by Japav